Portable armrest

ABSTRACT

A portable armrest is disclosed herein. The armrest comprises an outer shell. At least one core cushion block is disposed within the outer shell. At least one auxiliary cushion block disposed within the outer shell adjacent the at least one core cushion block. The portable armrest has a feature allows a user to vary an operational height of the armrest by either including or excluding one or more auxiliary cushion blocks to be disposed within the outer shell along with the core cushion block.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to an armrest, and moreparticularly, to a portable arm rest having a variable operationalheight for providing arm support to individuals with different bodytypes.

BACKGROUND

Sitting on the couch and watching television is one of the most commontype of recreational activity that one can engage into after a longtiresome day at work. An individual may have a favorite chair or arecliner where they may wish to sit back and relax. However, at times,that place may is be occupied by pets, children, or guests, thusrestraining the individual from enjoying the comfort of their favoriteplace. In such a situation, the individual is forced to find a place ona couch or some other location, which may not provide the best comfortthat the individual is seeking. One reason for the lack of comfort maybe the absence of an armrest. For example, when the individual issitting on a two-seater couch or a three-seater couch, one or more armsof the user may be unsupported, which may be the main reason for thelack of comfort.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure envisages a portable armrest. The armrestcomprises an outer shell. At least one core cushion block disposed iswithin the outer shell. At least one auxiliary cushion block is disposedwithin the outer shell adjacent the at least one core cushion block. Theaddition or removal of auxiliary cushion blocks facilitate variation inoperational height of the armrest for providing optimal support andcomfort to the users of different body types.

In one embodiment, the outer shell comprises a pair of securing flapsextending from a pair of opposite walls of the outer shell for holdingthe at least one core cushion block and the at least one auxiliarycushion block within the outer shell. More specifically, the securingflaps include hook and loop straps configured thereon for fasteningtogether to securely hold the at least one core cushion block and the atleast one auxiliary cushion block securely within the outer shell.

The above summary contains simplifications, generalizations andomissions of detail and is not intended as a comprehensive descriptionof the claimed subject matter but, rather, is intended to provide abrief overview of some of the functionality associated therewith. Othersystems, methods, functionality, features and advantages of the claimedsubject matter will be or will become apparent to one with skill in theart upon examination of the following figures and detailed writtendescription.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a portable armrest, according to afirst embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 shows another isometric view of the portable armrest, accordingto a first embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of a core cushion block used inthe portable armrest, according to a first embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exploded view of the portable armrest depictingthe various components of the portable armrest, according to a firstembodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the portable armrest beingplaced on a couch, according to a first embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXAMPLE EMBODIMENTS

Example embodiments of the disclosure now will be described more fullyhereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in whichexample embodiments are shown. The concepts discussed herein may,however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construedas limited to the example embodiments set forth herein; rather, theseembodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough andcomplete, and will fully convey the scope to those of ordinary skill inthe art. Like numbers refer to like elements but not necessarily thesame or identical elements throughout.

Referring to FIG. 1, an isometric view of a portable armrest 100 isillustrated. The portable armrest 100 (hereinafter interchangeablyreferred to as armrest 100) comprises an outer shell 102. The outershell 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure,may be a fabric cover. In another embodiment, the outer shell 102 may bea fabric cover with a foam lining provided at an operative inner surfaceof the outer shell 102 to provide the user with a pleasant touchwhenever the user makes contact with the armrest 100.

Referring to FIG. 2, another isometric view of the armrest 100 isillustrated. The armrest 100 comprises at least one core cushion block104 and at least one auxiliary cushion block 106. The core cushion block104 is disposed within the outer shell 102. The auxiliary cushion block106 is disposed within the outer shell 102 adjacent the core cushionblock 104. More specifically, the core cushion block 104 is insertedinto the outer shell 102, and one or more auxiliary cushion block 106may also be inserted within the outer shell 102 along with the corecushion block 104 when it is required to increase the operational heightof the armrest 100.

One exemplary usage of the armrest 100 is to use only one core cushionblock 104, if the height of the core cushion block 104 by itselfprovides the required comfort to the user. More specifically, one corecushion block 104 may be used by a user when the operational height ofthe core cushion block 104 by itself is sufficient to provide optimalcomfort to the user by preventing the slouching of the user's body tothe side where the armrest 100 is being used.

Similarly, for a tall user, the usage of only the core cushion block 104may not be sufficient to prevent the slouching of the user's body to theside where the armrest 100 may be placed. In such a scenario, the usermay use one or more auxiliary cushion blocks 106 along with the corecushion block 104, which are then inserted into the outer shell 102. Theuse of the auxiliary cushion blocks 106 increases the operational heightof the armrest 100. As such, the increased operational height providesthe user with a tall body optimal comfort by preventing the slouching ofthe user's body to the side where the armrest 100 is placed.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, the corecushion block 104 and the auxiliary cushion blocks 106 are made of afoam material. In one embodiment, the foam material may be a shapememory foam. In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure,a length of the core cushion block 104 has a width ranging from 4 inchesto 8 inches, a height that ranges from 4 inches to 8 inches, and alength ranging from 16 inches to 24 inches.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, a length anda width of the one or more auxiliary cushion block 106 is substantiallyequal to the length and the width of the core cushion block 104, and theheight of the at least one auxiliary cushion block is at least 0.5 inch.

The armrest 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure, further comprises one or more securing flaps 108 extendingfrom a pair of opposite walls of the outer shell 102. The securing flaps108, as seen in FIG. include one or more hook and loop straps providedthereon for facilitating the fastening of the securing flaps 108together to hold the core cushion block 104 and the auxiliary cushionblock 106 securely within the outer shell 102. In another embodiment,the fastening of the securing flaps 108 may be facilitated by one ormore press fit buttons. In yet another, the securing flaps 108 mayinclude stitched buttons provided thereon to facilitate the fastening ofthe securing flaps 108. In an embodiment, the securing flaps 108 aremade of the same material as that of the outer shell 102.

In another embodiment, the securing flaps 108 are made of a fabricmaterial extending from the one or more pairs of walls of the outershell 102. In one embodiment, the core cushion block 104 and theauxiliary cushion block(s) 106 have a square or a rectangular crosssection. As such, in some embodiments, the outer shell 102 also has asquare or a rectangular cross section, from the walls of which thesecuring flaps 108 may be extended.

Referring to FIG. 3, a perspective view of the core cushion element 104is illustrated. The core cushion element 104 includes a curvature 110provided at one of the lateral top edges. The curvature 110 allows auser to comfortably place their wrist on the curvature 110 to supportthe wrist of the user in one of its natural positions.

Referring to FIG. 4, an exploded view of the portable armrest 100depicting the various components of the portable armrest is illustrated.As seen in FIG. 4, an opening of the outer shell 102 is made accessibleby opening of the securing flaps 108. The securing flaps 108 may befolded in place and fastened together after the insertion of the corecushion block 104 and the auxiliary cushion block 106 to secure theplacement of the core cushion block 104 and the auxiliary cushion block106 within the outer shell 102.

Referring to FIG. 5, a perspective view of the portable armrest 100being 100 placed on a couch 200, is illustrated. One exemplaryapplication of the armrest 100 is illustrated in FIG. 5. As explainedearlier, on a two-seater couch or a three-seater couch, a user lacksdecent support in absence of armrests on both the sides. Morespecifically, the armrest may be present only one side of the user,which causes the body of the user to slouch on the opposite side inabsence of the second armrest. In such a situation, the use of portablearmrest 100 alleviates the aforementioned drawback by providing the userwith arm support on the side of the user's body, where the couch armrestis absent.

Although the features, functions, components, and parts have beendescribed herein in accordance with the teachings of the presentdisclosure, the scope of coverage of this patent is not limited thereto.On the contrary, this patent covers all embodiments of the teachings ofthe disclosure that fairly fall within the scope of permissibleequivalents.

Many modifications and other implementations of the disclosure set forthherein will be apparent having the benefit of the teachings presented inthe foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it isto be understood that the disclosure is not to be limited to thespecific implementations disclosed and that modifications and otherimplementations are intended to be included within the scope of theappended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they areused in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes oflimitation.

1. A strapless, standalone and portable armrest comprising: an outershell; at least one core cushion block disposed within an interior ofthe outer shell; and at least one auxiliary cushion block outside of theinterior of the outer shell; wherein addition of the auxiliary cushionblock into the interior of the outer shell increases the height of thestrapless, standalone and portable armrest; wherein subsequent removalof the auxiliary cushion block from the interior of the outer shelldecreases the height of the strapless, standalone and portable armrest;and wherein the outer shell includes a closeable opening allowing theaddition and the removal of the auxiliary cushion without damage to theouter shell.
 2. The portable armrest according to claim 1, wherein theouter shell comprises securing flaps extending from a pair of oppositewalls of the outer shell for holding the at least one core cushion blockand the at least one auxiliary cushion block within the outer shell. 3.The portable armrest according to claim 2, wherein the securing flapsinclude hook and loop straps configured thereon.
 4. The portable armrestaccording to claim 1, wherein the outer shell is a fabric cover.
 5. Theportable armrest according to claim 2, wherein the securing flaps are ofa fabric material extending from the outer shell.
 6. (canceled) 7.(canceled)
 8. The portable armrest according to claim 1, wherein the atleast one core cushion block and the at least one auxiliary cushionblock are made of a foam material.
 9. A strapless, standalone andportable armrest comprising: an outer shell; at least one core cushionblock disposed within an interior of the outer shell; and at least oneauxiliary cushion block disposed on top of the at least one core cushionblock, the auxiliary cushion block and the core cushion block not bondedor attached to one another; wherein the auxiliary cushion block isremoveable from the interior of the outer shell through a closeableopening.